Guzzlord Best Moveset
223 HP is the highest in the game, but 53 in both defenses mean the effective bulk is far lower than the number suggests. Dark/Dragon TermStab at 101 Attack gives the moveset decent physical offense. C-tier because the defensive stats betray the HP and 43 Speed goes last against everything.
223 HP was the highest in the game in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Dark/Dragon Ultra Beast. Beast Boost raised the highest stat on KO. 53 Speed.
Best Moves
Best Build
Guzzlord best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Knock Off
- Draco Meteor
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Two gens borderline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 223 HP on 53/53 defenses was less real bulk than it looked. Fairy 4x weakness was the hole.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Heavy Slam
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Guzzlord Weakness
Guzzlord's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon. Fairy hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Guzzlord's overall bulk (223/53/53) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Guzzlord Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Guzzlord
Iron Valiant's Moonblast hits Guzzlord for 67-79%. Togekiss threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (85-100%).
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Iron Valiant builds →Moonblast 4x67-79% Close Combat 2x50-58% Knock Off7-8% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Togekiss builds →Air Slash20-23% Dazzling Gleam 4x85-100%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x25-30% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Guzzlord View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x150-177%KO Close Combat 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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Evolution
You won't breed Guzzlord or evolve it further. This Dark/Dragon type brings 570 total stats right out of the encounter. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Guzzlord
Guzzlord doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Guzzlord is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
You'll find Guzzlord at Ultra Space as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Guzzlord in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Guzzlord appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Guzzlord in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Raw HP carries Guzzlord's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Junkivore Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
An unknown life-form called a UB. It may be constantly hungry—it is certainly always devouring something.
Guzzlord Guide
We rate Guzzlord B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 223 HP stands out.
Watch for Mimikyu (Fairy), Kyurem (Ice), and Machamp (Fighting) when using Guzzlord. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Mimikyu is the most dangerous since Fairy moves deal 4x damage. Bug and Dragon-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Guzzlord has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. That's the one you want on Guzzlord. It's the only ability Guzzlord has.
Base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Guzzlord is a physical attacker with base 101 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Run Knock Off, Earthquake, Dragonclaw, and Drain Punch on Guzzlord. Knock Off is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Guzzlord joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves